Thursday, April 13^th
 APICS - Greater North Jersey

Leveraging Lean Logistics to Lead in the 21^st Century!

Speaker: Mike Ford

Recent analysis provides estimates that logistics costs in the USA represent over 8% of GDP, roughly 1.4 TRILLION DOLLARS! This presentation will take a lean look at logistics and focus on how we can add value through warehousing, distribution and transportation. The subject is very timely with the release of APICS’ new Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD). Join Michael Ford as he utilizes a unique combination of slideshow presentation, roundtable discussion, interactive Q&A to attain the following learning objectives.

What you will learn:

• What is logistics and what is the goal of logistics?

• Lean warehousing techniques such as cross-docking and drop-shipping

• Lean material handling and storage techniques

 What you will take from the presentation:

• The trade-off between shrinking lot sizes and increasing deliveries
• Design for Logistics (DFL) opportunities
• Sustainability improvements through reverse logistics (reduce, reuse, recycle)

Who should attend:  

• Warehouse, Distribution, Logistics and Transportation Professionals
• Supply Chain, Operations and Procurement Executives / Professionals
• Functional leaders in Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing and Customer Support

Cucina Calandra’s / Best Western Executive Inn
216 Rt. 46, East, Fairfield, NJ    (973) 575-7720

5:30 – 6:25   Registration & Networking – Complementary Beer & Wine 
6:25 – 6:35   Presidents’ Welcome & Chapter Business
6:40 – 7:30   Buffet Dinner & Discussion
7:30 – 8:30   Presentation – Q&A

Michael D. Ford, CFPIM, CSCP, CLTD, CQA, CRE, CQE, ACPF, CPSM, CSSGB is a Supply Chain Expert with TQM Works Consulting.  He provides innovative solutions, based on 30 years of experience in retail, distribution, manufacturing, and consulting.  His work history includes software implementation, business planning, inventory control, distribution planning, and corporate training.  This includes a broad range of experience from ETO (Engineer to Order) to MTS (Make to Stock), as well as non-profits, service, and Department of Defense.

Mike has presented at 300+ industry events throughout the U.S., Canada, Nigeria, S. Africa and Australia, and has provided 5,000+ hours of classroom training, averaging 4.5/5.0 on evaluations.

Mike is a 2016 graduate of Binghamton University, earning a M.S. in Industrial & Systems Engineering.  Ford combines his technical expertise with personal skills, to develop a unique “outside the box” approach to life’s challenges. 

Mike is a charismatic speaker who specializes in delivering training that is “edu-taining.”